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Tell me the size of a mammal and I can tell you, to about 85 per cent level, pretty much everything about its physiology and life history, such as how long it is going to live, how many offspring it will have, the length of its aorta, how long it will take to mature, what is the pulse rate in the ninth branch of its circuitry.
Geoffrey West

Meaning of "aorta" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD AORTA

From New Latin, from Greek aortē, literally: something lifted, from aeirein to raise.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF AORTA

aorta  [eɪˈɔːtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AORTA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Aorta is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES AORTA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Aorta

Ascending aorta: Right and left coronary arteries. Arch of aorta: Brachiocephalic trunk Left common carotid artery Left subclavian artery Descending aorta, thoracic part: Left bronchial arteries esophageal arteries to the thoracic part of the esophagus Third to eleventh Posterior intercostal arteries, and the Subcostal arteries Descending aorta, abdominal part: Parietal branches: Inferior phrenic arteries Lumbar arteries Median sacral artery Visceral branches: Celiac trunk Middle suprarenal arteries Superior mesenteric artery Renal arteries Gonadal arteries testicular in males, ovarian in females Inferior mesenteric artery Terminal branches: Common iliac arteries Median sacral artery Vein Combination of coronary sinus, superior vena cava and inferior vena cava Precursor Truncus arteriosus Fourth left branchial artery Paired dorsal aortae The aorta is the main artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it splits into two smaller arteries. The aorta distributes oxygenated blood to all parts of the body through the systemic circulation.

Definition of aorta in the English dictionary

The definition of aorta in the dictionary is the main vessel in the arterial network, which conveys oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AORTA


daughter
ˈdɔːtə
exporter
ˈɛkspɔːtə
freshwater
ˈfrɛʃˌwɔːtə
granddaughter
ˈɡrænˌdɔːtə
importer
ɪmˈpɔːtə
mortar
ˈmɔːtə
porta
ˈpɔːtə
porter
ˈpɔːtə
quarter
ˈkwɔːtə
reporter
rɪˈpɔːtə
saltwater
ˈsɔːltˌwɔːtə
slaughter
ˈslɔːtə
sorta
ˈsɔːtə
sorter
ˈsɔːtə
supporter
səˈpɔːtə
torta
ˈtɔːtə
transporter
trænsˈpɔːtə
underwater
ˈʌndəˈwɔːtə
wastewater
ˈweɪstˌwɔːtə
water
ˈwɔːtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AORTA

aorist
aoristic
aoristically
aortae
aortal
aortic
aortitis
aortographic
aortography
Aosta
Aotearoa
aoudad

WORDS THAT END LIKE AORTA

Alberta
Bizerta
carta
Caserta
charta
Djakarta
Hirta
Horta
Jakarta
Jogjakarta
kurta
Lacerta
Magna Carta
Neturei Karta
Santa Marta
Sparta
Srta
Surakarta
Warta
Yogyakarta

Synonyms and antonyms of aorta in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «aorta» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AORTA

Find out the translation of aorta to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of aorta from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «aorta» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

主动脉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aorta
570 millions of speakers

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aorta
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

महाधमनी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الشريان الأبهر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

аорты
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aorta
270 millions of speakers

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মহাধমনী
260 millions of speakers

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aorte
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Aorta
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Aorta
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

大動脈
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

대동맥
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Aorta
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

đại động mạch
80 millions of speakers

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பெருநாடி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

महाल
75 millions of speakers

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aort
70 millions of speakers

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aorta
65 millions of speakers

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aorta
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

аорти
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

aorta
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

αορτή
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

aorta
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

aorta
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

aorta
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of aorta

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AORTA»

The term «aorta» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.657 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AORTA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about aorta

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2 QUOTES WITH «AORTA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word aorta.
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William Osler
There is no disease more conducive to clinical humility than aneurysm of the aorta.
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Geoffrey West
Tell me the size of a mammal and I can tell you, to about 85 per cent level, pretty much everything about its physiology and life history, such as how long it is going to live, how many offspring it will have, the length of its aorta, how long it will take to mature, what is the pulse rate in the ninth branch of its circuitry.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AORTA»

Discover the use of aorta in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to aorta and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Thoraco-Abdominal Aorta: Surgical and Anesthetic Management
Vascular and cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists and radiologists will find in this volume useful and updated information for the treatment of this very challenging condition.
Roberto Chiesa, Germano Melissano, Alberto Zangrillo, 2011
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Cardiovascular and vascular disease of the aorta
Written from the perspective of the cardiac surgeon, this text encompasses the operative experience and research of the authors as it relates to the aorta and aortic surgery.
Lars G. Svensson, E. Stanley Crawford, 1997
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Color Atlas and Textbook of Human Anatomy: Internal organs
Central or Great Vessels Main Artery of the Body (Aorta) All the arteries of the systemic circulation arise directly or indirectly from the aorta. The diameter of the aorta near the heart normally is about 20mm; in old age, due to loss of elasticity . it ...
Werner Kahle, Helmut Leonhardt, 1993
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Feigenbaum's Echocardiography
In the normal aorta, the vessel diameter is greatest at the level of the sinuses. At the sinotubular junction, the diameter decreases slightly and approximates the size of the aortic annu- lus. With supravalvular aortic stenosis, an hourglass ...
William F. Armstrong, Thomas Ryan, Harvey Feigenbaum, 2010
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Endovascular and Hybrid Management of the Thoracic Aorta: A ...
Surgical management of aortic pathologies has changed dramatically, and this essential book fills the void with up-to-date comprehensive information on the topic.
Edward B. Diethrich, Venkatesh Ramaiah, Jacques Kpodonu, 2011
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Surgery of the Aorta and Its Body Branches
Access to the abdominal aorta is commonly via bilateral common femoral artery exposure or through the retroperitoneal exposure used for the iliorenal bypass. If necessary, the endovascular exclusion can be performed in a second-stage ...
‎2009
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Extraction of Quantitative Measures of the Aorta from Four ...
Figure 2.1: Anatomy of the Aorta [3] 2.3 Effects on the Aorta One of the aims of this master's work was to study the effects of MFS on the aorta. One of the major problems of MFS it that it causes the aorta to stretch which can then lead to an aortic ...
Matthew T. Thomas, 2008
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The Echo Manual
The aorta can harbor many different lesions, from a benign aneurysm to a life- threatening dissection, that echocardiography can help identify. Major conditions that affect the aorta are atherosclerosis and hypertension, but other conditions, ...
Jae K. Oh, James B. Seward, A. Jamil Tajik, 2006
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Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine
HEATHER L. GORNIK AND MARK A. CREAGER INTRODUCTION 1473 ANATOMY OF THE AORTA 1473 CONGENITAL ANOMALIES OF THE AORTA 1473 AORTIC ANEURYSMS 1474 Thoracic aortic aneurysm 1475 Thoracoabdominal ...
Eric J. Topol, Robert M. Califf, 2007
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Investigation of Traumatic Rupture of the Aorta (TRA) by ...
Traumatic rupture of the aorta (TRA) is believed to be the second most common cause of death associated with automotive crashes.
Chirag Sudhirbhai Shah, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AORTA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term aorta is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sky diver plunges into water on Fourth, is saved by cutting-edge …
The accident caused blood from a tear in the aorta to fill van der ... where surgeons found broken ribs and a potentially fatal injury to his aorta. «Sacramento Bee, Jul 15»
2
Three Tiny Babies, One Incredible Day
Before birth, the aorta and pulmonary artery are connected by a blood vessel (the ductus arteriosus), which is necessary for blood circulation in ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
3
Law Prevents Some Family Members From Suing the Military
... to another airman whose aorta was punctured during routine surgery, causing the loss of both legs, to a Marine who died from melanoma after doctors failed to ... «KCEN-TV, Jul 15»
4
Cardica Receives Average Recommendation of "Buy" from Analysts …
The PAS-Port system is used to perform a proximal anastomosis, which is the connection of a bypass graft vessel to the aorta or other source of blood. To get a ... «Dakota Financial News, Jul 15»
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Day of firsts as IR&GC rodeo closes
The top two boats were followed by Aorta B Fishin', a 36-foot long Contender captained by Ryan Dearman of Lafayette, and Reel Serious, ... «The Daily Iberian, Jul 15»
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Here's to your health
For instance, open chest CABG, heart attack and aorta surgery are clubbed under one group; cancer, brain tumour and transplant of liver and ... «Hindu Business Line, Jul 15»
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Gainesville preteen fighting against all odds
In many cases, the walls of the aorta are thickened, making blood flow ... the surgery to help reduce the thickened aorta, but no cure exists. «Gainesville Times, Jul 15»
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Suspect In San Francisco Shooting Had Been Deported 5 Times
The bullet struck Steinle in the back and pierced her aorta, according to The Oakland Tribune. Her father attempted CPR as witnesses snapped ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
9
Heart Problem? Find Out if You Can Still Have a Baby
... significant/severe valve narrowing, certain irregular heart rhythms, dilated aorta and/or connective tissue diseases such as Marfan syndrome. «Health Hub from Cleveland Clinic, Jul 15»
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Tulsa World Editorial: We hope waterline work on Peoria Avenue isn …
Last week, the city announced details of its plans to close Riverside, the aorta of Tulsa's commuter traffic, for more than two years starting July ... «Tulsa World, Jul 15»

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